About the Role
Our client, a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a highly experienced Ingeniero de Procesos Biofarmacéuticos Sr. to join their manufacturing operations in Tijuana, Baja California, MX . This role is crucial for the development, optimization, and scale-up of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including upstream (cell culture) and downstream (purification) operations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of bioreactor technology, cell culture optimization, protein purification techniques, and process validation. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality control, and R&D teams to ensure the efficient and compliant production of high-quality biological products. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring process robustness, yield improvement, and regulatory adherence. We are looking for a hands-on engineer with a strong track record in bioprocess development and manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead process development and optimization efforts for upstream and downstream biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Scale-up manufacturing processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial scales.
- Develop and execute process validation strategies and protocols.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex process-related issues encountered during manufacturing.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance yield, efficiency, and reduce costs.
- Ensure all process development and manufacturing activities comply with GMP and regulatory requirements.
- Author technical reports, process descriptions, and documentation for regulatory submissions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, QC, QA, and Manufacturing.
- Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in biopharmaceutical process development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in biopharmaceutical process development and/or manufacturing.
- Strong experience with mammalian cell culture (upstream) and protein purification (downstream) processes.
- Proficiency in process scale-up, technology transfer, and process validation.
- In-depth knowledge of GMP regulations and their application in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Experience with process modeling and simulation tools is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Must be willing to work on-site in Tijuana, Baja California, MX.
Benefits
- Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and expanding company.
- This on-site role provides the chance to work with cutting-edge biopharmaceutical manufacturing technology in the thriving region of Tijuana, Baja California, MX.
- You will contribute to the production of vital therapies and have a direct impact on patient well-being.
- We offer a collaborative work environment and ongoing training.
- Paid time off and performance bonuses are part of the compensation package.
- Join a team dedicated to advancing biopharmaceutical manufacturing.